What happened on Tuesday April 20, 1954?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1954:

• US Air Force C-119F Flying Boxcar Crash in California A United States Air Force Kaiser-Frazier C-119F Flying Boxcar crashed into a fog-shrouded ridge at Mission Point while approaching Burbank Airport in California, after a flight from Williams Air Force Base in Mesa, Arizona. Tragically, all seven crew members on board perished in the accident.
• Golden Apple Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Golden Apple' premiered at the Alvin Theater in New York City, running for a total of 125 performances. This theatrical production was a notable cultural event in the mid-1950s entertainment scene.
• New Railroad Station Opens in Tacoma A new railway station was inaugurated in Tacoma, Washington, as part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad network, expanding transportation infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest region.
• Peter Toohey: Australian Cricket Player Peter Toohey was a notable cricket player who represented New South Wales and the Australian national team as a batsman between 1977 and 1980, contributing to the sport's competitive landscape during that era.

Events in 1954

April 20, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1954

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1954

April 20, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1954 can also be written as 4/20/1954 in the US and as 20/4/1954 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1954 in April 1954 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1954:

• Myles Munroe

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Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1954:

• Omer Beaugendre

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1954 was If You Love Me (Really Love Me) by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Kay Starr - If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
2. Teresa Brewer - Jilted

April 20, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. The Stargazers - I See The Moon
2. Doris Day - Secret Love
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 1954 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 20, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1954

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Someone born on April 20, 1954 is:

71 years and 24 days old,

or 852 months and 24 days old,

or 3708 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25957 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1954?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1954.

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